How to follow via SMS/text message

Send a text with the words Follow [username] in an SMS (text message) to Twitter to start following someone from your mobile phone. For example, text Follow jymminie to your Twitter short or long code.

You will receive a confirmation text letting you know you are now following that account.

Unsure of your short or long code? This article provides more information.

How to follow via a QR code

From the Twitter for iOS app:

From the Me tab, tap the gear icon

Tap QR code.

Tap QR scanner.

From the Twitter for Android app:

In the top menu, you will either see a navigation menu icon or your profile icon. Tap whichever icon you have.

Tap QR code.

Tap QR scanner.

Once you have successfully scanned the QR code tap the follow icon from the account’s profile pop-up.